Stretching things

**ccarmo** · 03-Nov-2006, 08:00

Hi, what's the meaning of "stretching things"? ex "This is stretching things somewhat"

Thanks a lot!

Cmp

**curmudgeon** · 03-Nov-2006, 10:15

Taking things to their limits. 'Stretching things too far' means to the extent that something may go wrong.

**ccarmo** · 03-Nov-2006, 10:20

Thank you for your help!

cmp

**MikeNewYork** · 03-Nov-2006, 23:45

Originally Posted by cmp

Hi, what's the meaning of "stretching things"? ex "This is stretching things somewhat"

Thanks a lot!

Cmp

It often means that someone is exaggerating.

It refers to stretching the facts or stretching the truth.

**ccarmo** · 04-Nov-2006, 00:18

Thank you so much!
Regards
Cmp

**MikeNewYork** · 04-Nov-2006, 00:35

Originally Posted by cmp

Thank you so much!
Regards
Cmp

You're welcome.

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